Marley & ich (2008)

Marley u0026 ich: Directed by David Frankel. With Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner. A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.

“After reading some of the outlandish bad reviews, I had to comment on this film. I know peopleu0026#39;s perceptions differ, but some of the bad reviews are so exaggerated and are, lack of a better word, incorrect! I was hesitant about going to see just another generic man and dog film. It was my girlfriendu0026#39;s idea, and I figured it would be another corny chick flick about how a couple get a dog and how it brings them together. After I began watching, it grabbed my attention and never let go! I donu0026#39;t think my review of this film will be able to capture the true essence and emotions this film captures, but here goes: The film was very gripping in its realistic portrayal of the development of a family and their pet from the coupleu0026#39;s wedding until the filmu0026#39;s end approximately 40 years into their lives. I think for most people, the coupleu0026#39;s relationship and even a troublesome pet will seem familiar(imperfect, but yet believable). The movie isnu0026#39;t solely about the dog, but how the dog is a bit of a nuisance at first, but matures along with the family. Giving many more details may ruin the story, so Iu0026#39;ll hit some of the points that need attention.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSome people argue that this film lacks comedy, but itu0026#39;s subtle comedy(the type real life offers…nothing exaggerated and unbelievable…like too many Seth Rogan films). Owen Wilson is more toned down, but he adds his spin to a more down-to-earth role as a husband that chooses his life as a husband over the dream life he had pictured. Aniston delivers one of her best performances, in my opinion. Iu0026#39;m not a big fan of her acting, but she gives an undeniably good performance as Wilsonu0026#39;s adoring wife.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRegarding the u0026quot;nudityu0026quot; and u0026quot;sexu0026quot;, yes they hint at having sex, but nothing is shown nor sounds like sex. There is NO NUDITY!!! There is a shot of Anistonu0026#39;s naked BACK(not her backside, her back). All of the filmu0026#39;s sexual innuendos are while they are married! If anything I think this sends a positive message to younger viewers that this is the way itu0026#39;s supposed to be…fun isnu0026#39;t over after marriage and in some cases, itu0026#39;s when the real adventure begins. Children these days have seen worse than this film shows on network TV and MTV. I didnu0026#39;t hear any bad language that isnu0026#39;t on TV already. It wasnu0026#39;t what most people consider the worst words. And lastly, the sad part of the film is realistic not morbid, murder, or uncalled for…sometimes I think people are so used to films like The Dark Knight that when they see a wholesome, realistic film theyu0026#39;re disappointed because theyu0026#39;re wanting something epic.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eGive this film and chance and realize going into it that itu0026#39;s not the mindless, idealistic comedy that Hollywood has stuffed down our throats lately. Itu0026#39;s heart-warming, wholesome, and true to life.”